Contents tagged with Germany
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Germany increases Russian LNG imports via EU channels
Germany continues to play a pivotal role in importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia into the European Union, as highlighted in a report released on Tuesday, January 28, by the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).
According to the document, the state-owned German energy company SEFE imported over six times more LNG to the EU last year compared to 2023.
The data were provided by the analytics company Kpler. These figures reveal that 5.66 billion cubic meters …
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Russia allegedly invests billions in disinformation campaign to sway German elections
Russian authorities have funneled significant funds into creating a network of hundreds of thousands of fake social media accounts, forging news sites, and disseminating false information.
The Putin regime allocates up to two billion euros annually for large-scale disinformation operations in Germany, aiming to influence the outcomes of the upcoming German Bundestag elections, set to occur next month, reports Bild, citing reports from German intelligence agencies.
These Russian-backed funds …
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Ukraine receives advanced RCH 155 howitzers from Germany
Ukraine bolsters its defense capabilities, securing cutting-edge RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from Germany. This advanced artillery system marks a significant technological addition in Ukraine's fight against Russian forces. As Ukraine continues to strengthen its arsenal with state-of-the-art developments, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius officially handed over the first of 54 RCH 155 howitzers to Ukraine, according to Stuttgarter Zeitung.
The RCH 155 wheeled howitzer represents a …
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Germany's uranium imports from Russia surge by 70% despite energy sanctions
Germany imported at least 68.6 tons of uranium from Russia in 2024, according to data from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Climate Protection, as reported by Spiegel. This marks a 70% increase in imports of this resource compared to 2023.
The uranium suppliers were two subsidiaries of the Russian state corporation Rosatom. The material, slated for use in nuclear power plants, was delivered to the Advanced Nuclear Fuels (ANF) plant in Lingen, which manufactures fuel …
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Germany announces new extensive arms package for Ukraine
Germany has announced a new extensive package of arms for Ukraine.
According to the German government's press office, this package includes 15 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks with spare parts, two Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems with spare parts, a Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled artillery system, two IRIS-T air defense systems, and two Patriot launchers. Additionally, ammunition for the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 is being dispatched. The air defense systems are deemed crucial for …
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German opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for transatlantic strategy amid Taurus missiles debate for Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union and a candidate for chancellor, carefully commented on the potential delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine following his visit to Kyiv. Merz once again called for cooperation between Europe and the US regarding Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, reports Welt.
"Perhaps, there is no Wunderwaffe, perhaps there will not be a game-changing weapon," Merz stated in an interview with journalist Paul Ronzheimer.
Merkel's …
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Germany raises alarm as Russian tank production surpasses combined European output
In a stark assessment of European defense capabilities, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told the Bundestag on Thursday, December 5, that Russia's production of tanks significantly surpasses that of Europe. Pistorius warned of the escalating military threat posed by Moscow, saying, "Russia has transitioned its economy entirely for military purposes, supplying its armed forces with 1,000 to 1,500 tanks annually. This is roughly twice the combined production of the five largest European …
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Germany summons Russian ambassador over expulsion of ARD journalists
Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev has been called in by Germany's Foreign Ministry following Russia's expulsion of journalists from Germany's public broadcaster ARD. The news was reported by dpa and AFP on Thursday, November 28.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock conveyed strong disapproval, labeling the removal of ARD journalists from Russia as "unacceptable" and denouncing the justification provided by the Russian authorities as "simply false and a lie," as per AFP's report. …
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Germany to supply Ukraine with AI-powered kamikaze drones resistant to electronic warfare
Germany is set to deliver innovative AI-powered Helsing combat drones, known in professional circles as "Mini-Taurus", to Ukraine, reports BILD. This follows a contract sealed between Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the German company Helsing in September 2024, for the delivery of 4,000 strike drones. Mass deliveries are scheduled to commence in December, with several hundred drones expected each month. These high-tech machines boast a range four times greater than Ukrainian kamikaze drones. …
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Germany's Vice Chancellor promises TAURUS missiles to Ukraine amid U.S. policy shift on long-range weapons
Germany's Economics and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has pledged to supply Ukraine with long-range TAURUS cruise missiles if elected as the head of the German government. In an interview with ARD, the "Alliance 90/The Greens" candidate expressed his intention to reconsider incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision against delivering TAURUS missiles to Kyiv.
A similar campaign promise was previously made by Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) contender for Chancellor, who …